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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.99, 1,309.37 and 440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.99, 1,309.37 and 440.64 is: 660.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.99 : 1,309.37 = 440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.99/1,309.37 = 440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.99x = 1,309.37 × 440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.99x = 576,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,958.59/873.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.14

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